Operation an
d
important ri
d
in
g
points
7-3
7
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TIP
This model is equipped with:
an inertial measurement unit
(IMU). This unit stops the engine in
case of a turnover. Turn the main
switch off and then on before at-
tempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing
the start switch.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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Shiftin
g
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc. The gear positions are shown in
the illustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the
neutral position (
), press the
shift pedal down repeatedly until it
reaches the end of its travel, and
then slightly raise it.
This model is equipped with a
quick shift system. (See page 4-3.)
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position,
d
o not
coast for lon
g
perio
d
s of time
with the en
g
ine off, nor tow the
motorcycle for lon
g
d
istances.
The transmission is properly lu-
b
ricate
d
only when the en
g
ine is
runnin
g
. Ina
d
equate lu
b
rication
may
d
ama
g
e the transmission.
Except when usin
g
the quick
shift system, always pull the
clutch lever when chan
g
in
g
g
ears to avoi
d
d
ama
g
in
g
the en-
g
ine, transmission, an
d
d
rive-
train.
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To start out an
d
accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first
gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
2
1
1
1
1
N
2
3
4
5
6
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